A Proper Marriage
Doris Lessing
Published by Michael Joseph, 1954
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1954. First Edition. 438 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over black cloth boards. Gilt lettering. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Pen markings to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is darkened. Visible wear marks to boards. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have moderate edgewear with chips, tears and creases. Moderate tear to panel. Moderate tanning, water and wear marks to flaps, panels and spine. Seller Inventory # 1727182241ABS
Bibliographic Details
Title: A Proper Marriage
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication Date: 1954
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: 1st Edition
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Seller: Crappy Old Books, Barry, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Used. In a world where matrimony is often painted as a blissful union of two love-struck souls, Doris Lessing?s "A Proper Marriage" unapologetically smudges that canvas with a palette of existential contemplation and scuffed emotions. Published by Grafton in 1985?an era when shoulder pads were as prominent as the societal expectations of women?this tome invites readers to explore the not-so-sparkling realities of domesticity. Just imagine! You pick up this book with the hope of finding romance, and instead, you find yourself knee-deep in a rather unromantic exploration of life?s complications. Isn?t life grand? Set against the backdrop of a love story that even Cupid himself might have raised an eyebrow at, this novel takes you on a heady journey through the minefield of marital expectations. Lessing, with her razor-sharp wit and unflinching honesty, deconstructs the ideal of a "proper" marriage with the precision of a surgeon wielding a scalpel. Gone are the days of fairy tales; here, you?ll encounter the gritty, often messy reality of love?one where the proverbial glass slipper is more likely to crack than fit. One might wonder, with a title like "A Proper Marriage," what constitutes "proper" in the eyes of Lessing. Is it the steaming cups of tea served at precisely 4 PM? Or perhaps the rigid adherence to rules that are as archaic as the 1985 fashion trends? As you turn the pages, you may find that "proper" is a term that is subject to wild interpretations, morphing from ideal to an oppressive standard that leaves some characters gasping for air. Ah, the irony! What is proper in a world where nothing seems to fit quite right? Throughout this narrative, the characters wrestle with their identities, ambitions, and the haunting echoes of societal norms that cling to them like a bad smell. The dialogues are peppered with a touch of sardonic humor that will leave you chuckling at the absurdity of it all. Readers may find themselves nodding along?perhaps in sympathetic recognition of their own (or their friends?) marital misadventures. Expect a tour-de-force of sarcasm, self-reflection, and a nuanced commentary on the human condition, all delivered with Lessing?s signature flair. Condition: This copy, hailing from the shelves of Crappy Old Books, boasts the kind of used quality that only a well-loved book can claim. Its pages may be dog-eared, and the cover might have seen better days, but rest assured, it?s been through more than a few proper marriages itself. Each crease tells a story, each stain a memory?much like the marriage it critiques. This book has layers, much like the complexities of love, and it?s ready to be part of your literary journey. In summary, if you?re looking for a typical romance novel filled with moonlit walks and poetic declarations, you might want to steer clear of this one. However, if you are in the mood for an ironic, humorous, and incisive exploration of what it means to commit in a world too cluttered with expectations, then "A Proper Marriage" might just be your cup of tea?preferably served lukewarm with a side of existential dread. So, dust off that old armchair, pour yourself a cup of something strong, and prepare to unravel the intricacies of a marriage that may not be so proper after all. Who knows? You might end up enjoying the chaos. After all, it was sold by none other than Crappy Old Books, where treasures and quirky tales await discovery, one used page at a time. THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. IF THAT IS UNDESIRABLE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. THE STAMP MARKS WHICH IS USUALLY TO THE FRONT AND BACK INNER PAGES SAYS SOLD BY CRAPPY OLD BOOKS WITH WEB SITE URL. IT IN NO WAY DEMINISHED FROM THE READING. IF YOU WANT A PRISTINE BOOK, PLEASE FIND ANOTHER BOOK IN BETTER CONDITION SOMEWHERE ELSE. Seller Inventory # 2149
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A Proper Marriage: Bk. 2 (Children of Violence S.)
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Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # rev7532690686
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Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # rev3851325233
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A Proper Marriage
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Gut. 380 Seiten; Das hier angebotene Buch stammt aus einer teilaufgelösten wissenschaftlichen Bibliothek und trägt die entsprechenden Kennzeichnungen (Rückenschild, Instituts-Stempel.); leichte altersbedingte Anbräunung des Papiers; der Buchzustand ist ansonsten ordentlich und dem Alter entsprechend gut. Einbandkanten sind leicht bestoßen. In ENGLISCHER Sprache. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 215. Seller Inventory # 2248512
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A PROPER MARRIAGE
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HarperCollins Publishers, 2001
ISBN 10: 0586089993
ISBN 13: 9780586089996
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001320640
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A Proper Marriage: A Literary Novel of Violence, Dignity, and One Woman's Heartbreaking Choice (Children of Violence, 2)
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A Proper Marriage (Children of Violence)
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A Proper Marriage
Published by
Michael Joseph, 1954
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Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. boards are rubbed, torn, chipped and worn. tanning. light soiling and marks. ownership sticker. well bound. fair copy.[S.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Seller Inventory # okpd
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Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Seller Inventory # CHL7930546
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Condition: Gut - gebraucht. Taschenbuch Guter Zustand, ohne Namenseintrag Zustand: 1, Gut - gebraucht, Taschenbuch Panther , 1969 , A Proper Marriage, Doris Lessing. Seller Inventory # BU322189
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